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Daddy Long Legs, 1955

Daddy Long Legs

English

USA

Rating:6.7
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Profile of Daddy Long Legs

Daddy Long Legs can be described as feel good, touching, and sentimental. The plot revolves around an orphan, a Cinderella story, and being rich or poor. The main genres are romance and musical. In approach, Daddy Long Legs is realistic. It is set, at least in part, at a college. It is located in New England. Daddy Long Legs takes place in the 1950s. The soundtrack is show tunes. It is based on a book. Daddy Long Legs is well suited for a girls' night and a date night.

Summary of Daddy Long Legs

Globe-trotting playboy Astaire spies a young woman living in an orphanage, and on impulse decides to anonymously sponsor her college education. The mystery of her benefactor's identity fuels romantic speculation in the girl, and her letters fuel romantic speculation in Astaire. Caron may not be Astaire's greatest partner, but she's adorable and the score's pleasant.

Details

Language: English
Country: USA
Release date: 4 May 1955
Runtime: 126 min

Cast and Crew

Fred Astaire as Jervis Pendleton III aka John Smith in Daddy Long Legs
Fred Astaire

as Jervis Pendleton III aka John Smith

Leslie Caron as Julie Andre in Daddy Long Legs
Leslie Caron

as Julie Andre

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Daddy Long Legs (1955)
Daddy Long Legs (1955)

Users Reviews

I love this movie and think it is better than "Funny Face." I like the dance numbers and it is interesting to watch Fred Astaire in a '50's movie.
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